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Computer Networks

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Computer networks form the backbone of digital communication, connecting multiple devices to share data and resources. This area covers network architectures, transmission media, modems, and topologies like LAN. These concepts are crucial for computer knowledge sections in banking and government exams.

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Computer Networks Questions

Multiple choice

In cyberpunk literature, what is the term for a vast interconnected network of computer systems?

  1. The Matrix

  2. The Web

  3. Cyberspace

  4. The Cloud
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cyberspace is a virtual realm where individuals can interact, exchange information, and engage in various activities, often accessed through computer terminals or virtual reality interfaces.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the time it takes for data to travel between two points in a network?

  1. Latency

  2. Throughput

  3. Bandwidth

  4. Jitter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Latency is the term used to describe the time it takes for data to travel between two points in a network.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the chaining of multiple VNFs to create a complex network service?

  1. Service Chaining

  2. Network Function Chaining

  3. Virtual Network Chaining

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Service Chaining, Network Function Chaining, and Virtual Network Chaining are all terms used to describe the chaining of multiple VNFs to create a complex network service.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability of an NFV infrastructure to adapt to changing network conditions and demands?

  1. Scalability

  2. Elasticity

  3. Agility

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Scalability, elasticity, and agility are all terms used to describe the ability of an NFV infrastructure to adapt to changing network conditions and demands.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability of an NFV infrastructure to provide network services across multiple physical locations?

  1. Geographic Distribution

  2. Distributed NFV

  3. Multi-Site NFV

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Geographic Distribution, Distributed NFV, and Multi-Site NFV are all terms used to describe the ability of an NFV infrastructure to provide network services across multiple physical locations.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability of an NFV infrastructure to provide network services with guaranteed performance and availability?

  1. Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

  2. Quality of Service (QoS)

  3. Network Service Level Agreements (NSLAs)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Quality of Service (QoS), and Network Service Level Agreements (NSLAs) are all terms used to describe the ability of an NFV infrastructure to provide network services with guaranteed performance and availability.

Multiple choice

Which type of engineer is responsible for designing and developing telecommunications systems?

  1. Telecommunications engineer

  2. Electrical engineer

  3. Computer engineer

  4. Software engineer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telecommunications engineers specialize in the design and development of telecommunications systems, including wired and wireless networks, switching systems, and transmission systems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a short-range wireless connectivity technology primarily used for connecting devices within a personal area network (PAN)?

  1. Bluetooth

  2. Wi-Fi

  3. Cellular

  4. Zigbee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to communicate over short distances, typically within a range of 10 meters.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability of IoT devices to connect to multiple networks seamlessly?

  1. Multi-homing

  2. Roaming

  3. Network switching

  4. Device hopping
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Multi-homing in IoT refers to the ability of devices to connect to multiple networks simultaneously or switch between networks based on availability and performance.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the technology that allows multiple video streams to be transmitted simultaneously over a single cable or wireless connection?

  1. Multiplexing

  2. Modulation

  3. Demodulation

  4. Encoding
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Multiplexing is the technology that allows multiple video streams to be transmitted simultaneously over a single cable or wireless connection by combining them into a single signal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of wireless connectivity technology commonly found in mobile devices?

  1. Wi-Fi

  2. Bluetooth

  3. NFC

  4. Ethernet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ethernet is a wired networking technology used for connecting devices to a local area network (LAN). It is not typically found in mobile devices, which rely on wireless connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of mobile device network technology?

  1. GSM

  2. CDMA

  3. LTE

  4. Ethernet
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ethernet is a wired networking technology used for connecting devices to a local area network (LAN). It is not a type of mobile device network technology, which typically uses wireless technologies such as GSM, CDMA, and LTE.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of transmitting data over a network?

  1. Data Communication

  2. Data Transmission

  3. Data Networking

  4. Data Transfer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Data Communication is the process of transmitting data over a network.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of network that connects devices within a limited physical area?

  1. Local Area Network (LAN)

  2. Wide Area Network (WAN)

  3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

  4. Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Local Area Network (LAN) is a type of network that connects devices within a limited physical area, such as a home, office, or school.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of SAN technology?

  1. Fibre Channel

  2. iSCSI

  3. InfiniBand

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and InfiniBand are all types of SAN technology. Fibre Channel is a high-speed network technology that is specifically designed for SANs. iSCSI is a protocol that allows SANs to be used over IP networks. InfiniBand is a high-speed network technology that is also used for SANs.